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Mac12A New Member
Joined: 13 Sep 2019 Posts: 1
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Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:16 am Post subject: Changes |
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Sad to say that two of the things that have helped the most with my comeback is buying a good pair of reading glasses and a bright music stand light. I didn't have those problems back in High School. |
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Pete Heavyweight Member
Joined: 24 Nov 2001 Posts: 1739 Location: Western Massachusetts
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Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 7:45 am Post subject: |
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I have been using specific straight prescription glasses just for reading music. I have another pair that I use for daily use that are progressives. I can't read music with those. And a light is always a good thing to have. I carry a few lights to the gigs that I play.
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Comeback Heavyweight Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 4:19 am Post subject: |
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Right there with you, gents. |
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maynard-46 Heavyweight Member
Joined: 25 Oct 2002 Posts: 1844 Location: GEORGIA
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Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 5:18 am Post subject: changes |
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Ditto Pete!
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Bill_Bumps Veteran Member
Joined: 07 May 2019 Posts: 157
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Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2019 8:12 am Post subject: Re: Changes |
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Mac12A wrote: | Sad to say that two of the things that have helped the most with my comeback is buying a good pair of reading glasses and a bright music stand light. I didn't have those problems back in High School. |
I know what you mean. At least half the mistakes I make during my practice sessions are caused by not seeing the music clearly (C looks like B looks like A looks like F, etc.).
I went for an eye exam and my prescription needed updating. But the new lenses haven't come in yet. Meantime, I'm getting a stronger light for my music stand. |
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Nate Regular Member
Joined: 30 Jun 2018 Posts: 31
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Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2019 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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A good light can be very helpful. I've found this one works well.
Another possible solution is using a large (12"+) digital display (tablet) with software like forscore can be helpful in such situations. Putting the display in landscape orientation and cropping parts so that they take the whole screen can make the notation bigger than traditional paper parts. The same could be done by using a copier to enlarge paper parts. |
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WxJeff Heavyweight Member
Joined: 10 Dec 2002 Posts: 2484 Location: Atlanta GA
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Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:27 am Post subject: Re: Changes |
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Mac12A wrote: | Sad to say that two of the things that have helped the most with my comeback is buying a good pair of reading glasses and a bright music stand light. I didn't have those problems back in High School. |
It appears you have found your group
Progressive bifocals here... Sometimes a challenge adjusting from reading the music to watching the director (heh) and then there's the occasional slight slide down the nose that messes up everything! _________________ Kanstul F Besson International 800 Bb
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